Townsend-1891
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Aphria ocypterata
Aphria ocypterata is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It was described by Townsend in 1891. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host records for this species are not documented. It is found in North America.
Drepanoglossa
Drepanoglossa is a genus of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1891. The genus contains at least three described species, all parasitoid flies that develop within other insects. These bristle flies are part of the diverse Tachinidae family, one of the largest families of Diptera. The genus name derives from Greek roots suggesting a hooked or sickle-shaped tongue or mouthpart structure.
Epigrimyia
Epigrimyia is a genus of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1891. It belongs to the subfamily Phasiinae and tribe Cylindromyiini. As with other tachinids, members are presumed to be parasitoids, though specific life histories remain undocumented.
Epigrimyia polita
Epigrimyia polita is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It is known as a parasitoid of adult Galgupha ovalis bugs, a species of shield bug. The species was described by Townsend in 1891 and is found in the United States.
Paradidyma conica
Paradidyma conica is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Townsend in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Minthoini within the subfamily Tachininae. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.